Chapter: 1687

Laney stood by her room door, staring at him with a neutral expression.

“Then perhaps you should pick someone you find acceptable for me? I trust your judgment.”

Cliff's grip tightened. "No one could be more right for you than I am."

Laney gave a small smile. "You?" She shot his past words back at him.

“But how can family, even if not related by blood, fall in love? Cliff, this isn't appropriate."